Linux Mint Default Password?I recently installed Linux Mint Gloria on my laptop, but haven't used it yet. Wanted to use it today, and found that I can't get past the user-name/password. I don't recall setting any, and am wondering if there is a default that I can use. If not, s...

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Aug 16, 10:38am

Free avg download asking for a proxy serveri have just uninstalled nortons security, trying to download free avg , but it is saying it can't detect a working internet connection, when I'm on the damn net, lol. It is asking me if I connect through a proxy server, to specify my proxy info !!! What i...

Spam emailsIam getting these spam messages in my Junk Box and have been getting lots a day and now the au ones are coming into my Inbox. I have a website and that was how they were coming through on myemail address and now in my normal Inbox. I have tried to setup a...

Repeated phone calls with automated "Goodbye"The phone rings. There's silence on the line, then at the end an automated voice says "Thank you, good-bye" or something like that. It's the same every time. Caller ID does not work on the phone I normally use. I will check the other pho...

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Sep 11, 7:19am

Pressing "Enter" key brings up Sound Options!I have no idea what happened, I was typing on msn and just went to wipe the keyboard a bit from dust (Laptop), then when I went to send a message, I pressed enter and up came Sound options, it happens everywhere, whenever I press enter, up comes Sounds.

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Nov 17, 10:33am

I deleted my operating systemyesterday while trying to un partition a hdd through disk management i deleted the wrong partition i deleted my c drive, then of course my computer immediately switched off and when restarting got the message no operation system found. What are my options...

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Oct 24, 3:32am

TinyURL problems?TinyURL problems? Tried copy and pasting TinyURL links into my browser (Mozilla Firefox) and it comes up saying: "Connection Interrupted. The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading." - This happens everytime I try to use a...

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Dec 19, 2:34pm

Canon 18-55 lens auto focus not workingThe standard 18-55mm lens on my Canon 40D isn't auto-focusing at the moment. Works fine when i use an EF 50mm lens so I dont think that the camera is the problem. It's only a year old and has been looked after very well. Can anyone tell me what might be t...

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Aug 5, 8:15pm

My excel has disappearedMy excel has disappeared And I can' find it (even looked in recycle bin) How or where can I get it back again. Stupid computer or computer user

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Sep 28, 8:02am

Piracy laws - September 1st = August 10thThe new law comes into effect from September 1st 2011. You can receive a notice for infringing file sharing that took place from any time from August 10th (21 days before Sept 1st). Mobile phones are excluded until 30 September 2013. copied fromhttp://tec...

NLS service - Nalpeiron - good or bad?Hi, just checked services. Msc and found the 'NLS service' (Nalpeiron Licensing Service) set to Automatic and Started.
It appears to relate to some kind of digital rights management but I can't find if it's good or bad via Google.
Can anyone advis...

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Nov 20, 12:11am

Why can't I upload photos to Trade MeI want to upload some photos to TM. When I go to 'Browse' it takes me to: Libraries - Pictures. When I click on Pictures it says:1 location and just shows a folder for 'Public Pictures'.The folder 'My Pictures' is not there. If I go to an email and want t...

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Apr 1, 10:43pm

Panasonic HDD Recorder ProblemsPanasonic HDD Recorder Problems Hey there peoples,
Just having a couple of issues with my hdd recorder. What seems to be happening is when you try and use the remote, its completely dead and it comes up with an error message on the recorder saying DVD 1....

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May 22, 8:23pm

Cold Calling IT ScammersOver the past year or so and more often in the past month, IT scams are doing the rounds. If anyone rings or claims to be Microsoft, or they say you have a problem with your computer then it is a scam.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/5007040/Phone-s...

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Oct 7, 10:27am

How to Download videos off TVNZ on Demand???How to Download videos off TVNZ on Demand??? I used to use this method: http://tech.nztechie.com/2008/05/saving-videos-from-tvnz-ondemand.html
But they have blocked that method I've just tryed this one and it doesn't work: http://userscripts.org/script...

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Apr 16, 11:20am

Is there a Hotmail.co.nz?I am trying to sign up for Hotmail but only seem to get an option of a hotmail .co.uk address. Can anyone help or offer advice? cheers, Julie

Lenovo Print Screen button!Hi, I've got a Lenovo g570, and I can't for the life of me find the print screen button. Any tips! Can't seem to find anything on the lenovo site either.

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Jul 28, 3:25pm

500KB How Many Words Approx?500KB How Many Words Approx?? I am trying to send a CV as part of a Job Application.Each time I send it won't work as I am only allowed 500KB.Could some helpful person please give me an idea how many words this is.